Irem Erkosan
Dresden
Summary
Experienced scientist with a strong background in Cancer research and analysis. Proficient in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation across various scientific disciplines. Demonstrated ability to contribute to impactful research projects and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Scientist
Dewpoint Therapeutics
Germany
06.2023 - Current
- Filed patent application for screening SOP establishment
- Worked closely with professionals in the fields of Genetics and AI to optimize target population accuracy and streamline screening procedure
- Transitioned from Oncology to Diabetes for successful adoption of similar strategies
Senior Research Associate
Dewpoint Therapeutics
Germany
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Gained extensive experience and expertise in conducting Oncology research over a span of 3.5 years
- Contributed to two early discovery programs, involved in all stages from hypothesis development to the completion of a high-throughput phenotypic screening
- Established Tool compounds inducing phenotype and demonstrated their functionality on Cell-based assays
- Demonstrated proficiency in miniaturizing the Screening assay to meet industry demands for increased throughput while ensuring robust reproducibility through meticulous use of liquid handlers like Multidrop, Echo Liquid Dispenser, BioTekWasher,and Integra Viaflo.
- Performed 5K compound screenings on relevant cell models, validating successful outcomes with dose-response analysis.
- Collaborated with the FullDeck Screening Team in successfully moving the screening assay
Research Associate II
Dewpoint Therapeutics
Germany
06.2020 - 07.2021
Master Thesis Student
DZNE
Bonn
04.2019 - 10.2019
Research Intern
LIMES Institute
Germany
10.2018 - 12.2018
Research Intern
Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging
Germany
05.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor Thesis Student
Boğaziçi University
Turkiye
10.2015 - 06.2016
Research Intern
Cambridge University
United Kingdom
07.2015 - 10.2015
Research Intern
Uludağ Medical faculty
Turkiye
06.2014 - 07.2014
Education
Masters in Biochemistry -
Bonn University
Bonn, Germany02.2020
Bachelors (Hons.) in Molecular Biology and Genetics -
Bogazici University
Istanbul, Turkiye01.2017
Skills
- Primary/Cancer/Organoid Cell Culture
- Cell Expansion & Banking for Screening
- IHC, IF, FISH
- QPCR
- Data Analysis and Interpretation (Spotfire, Dotmatics)
- ELN(Signals, Dotmatics)
- Inventory(Benchling)
- GraphPad Prism
- Harmony Phenix Image Analysis
- Compound Management
- Liquid Handlers
- Laboratory Automation
- Drug Discovery
- SOP generation
- Project Management
- Presentations & Public Speaking
- Team player & independent worker
- Working across site in dynamic reporting structures
Languages
Turkish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Date of Birth
04/04/1994
Affiliations
- One-star certified scuba diver
- One-star certified sailmaker
- Stage actress
- Chess player
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Scientist
Dewpoint Therapeutics
06.2023 - Current
Senior Research Associate
Dewpoint Therapeutics
07.2021 - 06.2023
Research Associate II
Dewpoint Therapeutics
06.2020 - 07.2021
Master Thesis Student
DZNE
04.2019 - 10.2019
Research Intern
LIMES Institute
10.2018 - 12.2018
Research Intern
Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging
05.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor Thesis Student
Boğaziçi University
10.2015 - 06.2016
Research Intern
Cambridge University
07.2015 - 10.2015
Research Intern
Uludağ Medical faculty
06.2014 - 07.2014
Masters in Biochemistry -
Bonn University
Bachelors (Hons.) in Molecular Biology and Genetics -
Bogazici University
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